So you want to train dogs, do you?

Intensive Hands on Working Internship at Eden Mountain Lodge and Sled Dog Kennel

With Sue Sternberg and Leslie Burgard,CPDT

Saturday June 27- Wednesday July 1, 2009

Eden Mountain Lodge and Kennel

Eden Mountain, Vermont

Learn to train, work, handle and evaluate some of the finest raw talent the dog world has to offer….

SLED DOGS

(courtesy of Jim Blair and Eden Mountain Lodge and Kennel)

            This internship will be an intensive 5 days of hands on learning and training. You’ll experience everything from the basics of “sit” and “down” to “Gee” and “Haw” and the harnessing and mushing of working sled dogs in action!

            Take a look at temperament with the expert eye of Sue Sternberg. Learn to observe and interpret dog- dog interactions of over 40 working sled dogs in their “real world” kennel and working environments. Experience daily management and husbandry routines up close and personal (get ready to get your hands dirty and jump on in to help!). Learn to train and observe your own “team” of dogs for basic behaviors and manners. Coach real life owners and mushers on the “how to” of training and management for their working teams. Enjoy open discussion sessions on an array of dog topics from training techniques to controversial issues relevant in the world of dog training today. Get your minds filled and your hands dirty as you experience daily interactions with dogs (and people) of all ages, from puppies to young adults and retired working dogs.

            This hands on working experience will be like no other. With a 3 to 1 dog to handler ratio, there will be plenty of opportunity to jump in with both feet to the amazing world of dogs, their language and their perspective! Come and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Eden Mountain, Vermont and take in 5 intense days with dogs. What more could a dog trainer ask for!

            Sue and Leslie always have a few “tricks” up their sleeve, so be prepared to learn and laugh and appreciate dogs and their owners from a whole new perspective. They are both dog sport addicts, particularly mushing, bikejoring and canicross, so be prepared to open your mind and try new things, even riding behind a pair of dogs traveling over 15mph. You just never know what fun they might throw at you!

            Cost for the 5 day intensive adventure is $1800 and is all inclusive with 3 meals a day and lodging. This internship is limited to 10 participants to allow for maximum dog exposure and working time. All interns will lodge on site in one of 2 cabins. Rest assured though that while sharing space with a few others, there is plenty of room, lots of hot water, kitchens and indoor bathrooms.

Space is limited for this adventure so reserve your spot today with a non- refundable $300 deposit. Make checks payable to Leslie Burgard- Dogs Think! Dog Training and mail to PO Box 55 Pa Furnace, PA 16865

Any and all questions can be answered by calling Leslie at 814-571-1874 or by email at Hossmom@aol.com with “Internship” in the header line please.

Balance payments can be paid in full or in 2 payments of $750 each. Notification for payment due will be sent by email to those with reserved spots. Updates, details and directions for travel will be sent after registration deposits are received.

Please fill out the brief registration form and mail with your deposit to Leslie Burgard at the above mentioned address.